Lower Body Cladding Discolored (Chalky) (Apply Coating)

Important: Implementation of this service bulletin requires prior District Service Manager approval.

Some customers may comment that the lower body cladding, door handle bezels and the front and rear bumpers are discolored or chalky.

Apply *GATORBACK Textured Plastic Coatings.

Caution: All personnel should read the Material Safety Data Sheet before using this product.

Important: Make sure that the surface is washed clean and dried before applying. This product will not bond to surfaces that are not cleaned. GATORBACK should not be applied within a 90 day time frame of any prior molding dressing application.

1. Wash the vehicle.
2. Remove the door handles and disassemble.
3. Remove the wheel opening flares, rocker panel molding, hood air grille, front and rear bumper covers and the bumper filler/extensions.
4. Clean all the parts with Gatorback Textured Plastic Cleaner following the manufacturer's recommendations.
5. Scuff the surfaces with *3M Scotch-Brite™ Ultra fine Pad Gray 37448 and water.
6. Clean all the parts with Gatorback Textured Plastic Cleaner following the manufacturer's recommendations.
7. Spray Gatorback Textured Plastic Coating following the manufacturer's recommendations.
8. Apply Gatorback Coating Anti Fuel Staining Topcoat on the cladding near the fuel filler door.

As an alternative, you can sublet the repair to Dr. Vinyl if there is a franchise in your area. Assure that no products other than the Gatorback materials specified in this bulletin are used for this repair. Call Robert Saunderson at 727-422-0225 for locations throughout the U.S. or go to Dr. Vinyl at www.drvinyl.com.

Another sublet franchise that is available to provide Gatorback applications for cladding is M.A.R.S. International, Inc. at 1-800-909-MARS (6277) x 210 or on the Web at www.marsnfp.com. The easiest way to locate an operator is through the website and entering your zip code.

For questions and answers about this product, contact www.GatorbackCoatings.com or call Sales and Technical Assistance: Robert at 727-422-0225 or 813-294-9223. For Product Information and Shipping using Visa/MasterCard or COD, call 813-294-9219. For COD only, call 888-393-4722. Or, to order using a Purchase Order through Maher Chevrolet, call 800-282-5280.

*We believe these sources and their products to be reliable. There may be additional manufacturers of such material. General Motors does not endorse, indicate any preference for or assume any responsibility for the products from these firms or for any such items which may be available from other sources.

Important: Implementation of this service bulletin requires prior AVM, District Service Manager approval.

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